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2024 Blog Follow-Up 
Practice Index
JULY 4, 2024
To keep you on track, the free downloadable guide, Explaining the NHS Pension Scheme , has been fully reviewed and updated throughout for 2024. The post Explaining the NHS Pension Scheme 2024 appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. It's a must-have for anyone managing pensions within the NHS.
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Practice Index
MARCH 31, 2024
With several documents related to the contract being released on Thursday (28th April) afternoon, we've taken a look at the contract updates to give you a head start on the requirements of the contract so you're up and running quickly. QOF changes 2024/25 In the 2024/25 QOF guidance, there are a number of changes.
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Accepted Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
How to write a letter of recommendation for medical school The best med school letters of recommendation fulfill the following five criteria: 1. Other obligations or an unexpected illness or obstacle will keep some recommenders from following through. Give your recommenders deadlines – and follow up when necessary!
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Practice Index
MAY 1, 2024
A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in April 2024.
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Health Prime
APRIL 18, 2024
RCM commands 24% of surveyed CFO’s time, followed closely by operations (18%) and cost management (17%). Credit balances: 4% The HFMA Health System CFO Pain Points 2024 report is based on a survey of 135 health system CFOs conducted in January 2024. Subscribe to the Health Prime blog. At Health Prime, we can help!
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Practice Index
MAY 9, 2024
Catch up on anything you missed here. Best of our blogs April’s employment law changes - Our previous Practice Index blog explored upcoming changes to flexible working legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2024. Follow our journey so far… Read more Practice funding rise - An affordable and acceptable uplift?
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 29, 2023
If you spent too much over the holidays, open up a separate account in January that’s devoted solely to holiday expenses. “In general, for every one thousand after taxes, if you follow the 50/30/20 rule, no more than $300 of that amount goes to wants,” he says. “And then you aren’t scrambling.”
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Valant
JANUARY 25, 2024
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. The following changes will affect mental health coding: hepatolenticular degeneration (formerly E83.0, F33.3 , and ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2024 – F41.9.
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Health Prime
JANUARY 24, 2024
The year 2024 is no exception. In 2024, we anticipate further evolution of telemedicine, with increased integration into routine care practices. The future of telemedicine will look brighter than ever in 2024. Read more in our blog 5 strategies to enhance patient engagement.
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Health Populi
MAY 20, 2024
In the past year, the growth of prescription drug utilization and spending has much to do with the use of GLP-1 agonists to treat diabetes and obesity, along with immunology therapy, and lipid meds, along with specialty medicines now accounting for over half of spending — up from 49% in 2018.
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Practice Index
JUNE 20, 2024
This decision follows the BMA’s member referendum on the 2024/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract changes in which over 99% of members who responded (that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees) rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes. appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.
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Practice Index
JANUARY 9, 2025
Catch up with the last month of 2024 for anything you might have missed! Best of our blogs Uniforms and dress codes: considerations to keep in mind - By Susi O'Brien - "Most GP practices have a uniform or dress code policy. December topped off an incredibly busy year for general practice, and for Practice Index!
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Health Prime
JANUARY 17, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that announces policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B payment policy issues. In addition, CMS is finalizing increases in payment for primary care and other kinds of direct patient care.
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Practice Index
APRIL 11, 2024
It follows the national drive to diversify primary care teams, introducing a range of professions to support GPs. Boost for MMR catch-up campaign Parents have responded overwhelmingly to the campaign to revive MMR vaccination and halt the spread of measles, flocking to practices to protect their children.
Practice Index
MARCH 7, 2024
The first matter to grab people’s attention looks like changes to statutory flexible working request rules, due on 6 th April 2024. Don’t worry, this blog will take you through what you need to know. Sometimes the employer and employee will agree to set up a trial period to see how the proposed arrangements work out. Change no.
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Practice Index
JUNE 13, 2024
The region was the latest to be hit by IT problems following the cyber-attack in London. It has told practices: “Following a recent challenge to the new DP framework, legal action is ongoing and progress has been delayed.” The post Primary care news round-up (6th June to 12th June 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.
Practice Index
OCTOBER 24, 2024
October is the time of year for Practice Managers to shift their focus onto National Speak Up Month. Speaking up” sounds straightforward in theory―like advising patients to “just relax” before taking their blood pressure. Why speak up? In healthcare, the stakes are high, and the stakes for not speaking up are higher.
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EvidenceCare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Impact of the Two-Midnight Rule on Denials At the 2024 HFMA Annual Conference, we asked healthcare executives if they’re seeing any changes following the CMS Two-Midnight Rule, particularly in denials. Be on the lookout for post discharge audits as the Medicare Advantage plans do not have to follow the two-midnight presumption.
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Practice Index
MARCH 14, 2024
Practices urged to sign up as veteran friendly A drive has been launched to encourage practices to become “veterans friendly”. They say it’s likely this is because the problems resolved following the visit, but warn it could also indicate that a minority are not getting the help they need.
Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
According to the IGPM, the Department of Health should follow suit. Over the 14 years that led up to 2019, the number of appointments per patient remained much the same, but the length of time per consultation increased by nearly half. The proposal comes after the Government decision to end one-word Ofsted gradings for schools.
Practice Index
OCTOBER 24, 2024
From 26 th October 2024, there’s a positive legal duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment. In this blog, I’ll highlight some of the key themes from this tool and discuss why they’re important. And they must be followed through with a mixture of respect, sensitivity and thoroughness.
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Practice Index
AUGUST 1, 2024
CQC shake-up pledge Practices have welcomed plans for a shake-up of the CQC after a review found major failings. Hope for end to trainee doctor strikes GP trainee strikes are expected to end following a deal between the medical unions and the Government.
Practice Index
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The practice serves 16,000 people and the latest project followed their installation of new phone systems. It follows the decision to enable pharmacies to advise patients on treatments for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Valant
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Read on to learn how your practice can keep up with the current rules and prepare for future changes. Parity laws have upped the expectations for documenting and justifying treatment. Staff and providers should have clear-cut steps to follow to capture relevant data. Features to speed up documentation.
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Practice Index
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The investment follows pressure from the BMA. NHS England says more than five million women are not up to date with their testing. The post Primary care news round-up (28th November to 4th December 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. The Scottish Government promised an extra £13.6
Practice Index
JULY 25, 2024
CrowdStrike crisis highlights concerns about IT backups The NHS needs to find an improved way of backing up its IT systems following the havoc caused by the CrowdStrike failure last week, a senior GP has said. The NAO says that the new local integrated care systems have developed partnerships and drawn up plans to prevent ill health.
Valant
JUNE 28, 2024
Comparison with Other Psychotherapy CPT Codes 90832 (30 Minutes): A shorter session, suitable for brief interventions or follow-ups. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3 ICD-10 Code for Generalized Anxiety Disorder ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status, Unspecified 2024 – R41.82
Practice Index
JUNE 20, 2024
The campaign was launched following a survey of practices undertaken in December. Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, Chair of the BMA GP Committee in England, said: “Over 99% of our members who responded – that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees – rightfully rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes.
Accepted Blog
MAY 22, 2024
Historically, this group has included the following populations: American Indians and Alaska Natives; Blacks and African-Americans; Hispanics, Latinos, and individuals of Spanish origin; and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. over the previous year) and of Hispanic, Latino, and Spanish Origin matriculants (4.5%
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Accepted Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In the 2023-2024 U.S. And don’t get hung up on the word “unique.” Essay #4 Please answer only one of the following three questions. NYU Grossman application deadlines 2023-2024 Primary applications due October 15 Secondary applications due November 15 Source: NYU Grossman website Disclaimer: Information is subject to change.
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Practice Index
JUNE 27, 2024
The call has come from the Royal College of GPs following a consultation which involved 5,000 doctors. The college says it now wants to draw up new and detailed guidance on induction, supervision and scope of practice. He added: “If one part of the NHS crumbles, the rest will follow.
Practice Index
APRIL 18, 2024
GPs go into contract dispute after rejection Last night, GP leaders declared a formal dispute over this year’s contract settlement following the overwhelming vote of doctors to reject it, warning of the threat of industrial action or other sanctions.
Practice Index
MAY 16, 2024
Practices will get support for periods of up to six months. It plans to deploy “experienced and skilled” facilitators to practices and set up group-based learning sessions to ensure experience sharing across practices. It followed the pausing of the GP Sustainability Loan Scheme.
Practice Index
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told practices he is “aware” of the problem, but following last week’s budget, ministers said practices or the NHS would have to cover the increase. Alarm at latest tech outage Practices have called for more choice in IT following the latest problems with the EMIS systems. Practices were awarded 4.4%
The Healthcare Blog
MAY 6, 2024
By RICHARD FRANK Demand for GLP-1 medications soared last year and shows no signs of stopping in 2024. Some solutions are cropping up to pave the way. But one-size-fits-all solutions centered on medication as a silver bullet to obesity are only setting up patients and payers for failure. They’re itching for an easy off-ramp.
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Practice Index
JUNE 6, 2024
Following that, the transferee provides the transferor with information relating to ‘measures’ they intend to take following transfer (e.g. She had to wait for a bunch of lawyers to argue about who was going to cough up compensation for her lost employment. This must be provided at least 28 days before the transfer.
Connect Care Bytes Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Super Users help peers by promoting readiness activities, supporting training and providing “at the elbow” help prior to, during and immediately following launch. A series of Super User development sessions is offered in the weeks leading up to Connect Care Launch 8, beginning March 19, 2024.
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Valant
JULY 25, 2024
Highlight the importance of routine visits and follow-ups. Strategies for Effective Behavioral Health Messaging 1. Personalized Reminders: Use automated reminders for appointments, medication adherence, and self-care. Address common misconceptions and reduce stigma. Promote self-care routines.
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Accepted Blog
AUGUST 28, 2024
Most applicants shoot to have everything ready by the opening day, which in 2024 is September 4. Follow your medical school’s guidelines, and submit them as early as possible so you have time to incorporate any feedback. Here are the parts of the application you will need to complete.
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Minority Nurse
MARCH 20, 2024
The technological advancements in gastroenterology and endoscopy have opened up new ways of achieving better patient outcomes in our field, effectively and efficiently. If possible, network with GI professionals in your Endoscopy unit and seek opportunities to shadow a case or two and follow a patient through the different phases of care.
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Practice Index
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The current system is setting us up for failure, and it’s the patients who ultimately suffer. million appointments in March 2024 alone, with the majority of these being face-to-face consultations. We followed the model set up by St Lawrence Surgery down in Sussex – click here to read more about this – and it has made a big difference.”
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Connect Care Bytes Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. These are set up to our liking, move with us, and work well in Connect Care facilities. This is a good time to check whether what we have is what we'll want.
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Connect Care Bytes Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. These are set up to our liking, move with us, and work well in Connect Care facilities. This is a good time to check whether what we have is what we'll want. This is a good time to check whether what we have is what we'll want.
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Northwest Career College
AUGUST 24, 2024
As we look ahead to 2024, many individuals are considering whether medical billing and coding is a promising career choice. In this blog, we will explore the various aspects of medical billing and coding as a career, helping you make an informed decision about its suitability.
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